I use gum glue made with Tylose and do not refrigerate it. It stays good for a couple of months.
You will know it's no good when it has a funky odor and/or some cloudiness to it.
how do i make gum glue out of tylose? i'll be needing this for attaching fondant and dried RI accents to fondant covered cake....
You can make gum glue using tylose by adding about a 1/4 tsp to a few ounces of warm water. For attaching RI accents to fondant, I would to suggest you use RI and not the glue.
Also, I find it more enconomical to take a small ball of extra gumpaste, add to warm water, let it disolve, and it makes a great glue. If you want to speed up the process just zap for a few seconds in the microwave at 50% power.
I have found that pouring out a small amount to use for the current project helps the whole batch stay fresh longer. I never dip my brush into the whole container of glue, contaminating it and ultimately shortening its shelf life.
Also, you don't need to make a lot at one time. Just sprinkle a little tylose into a small amount of water and mix it up. Exact measurements aren't really necessary.
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